Here is a breakdown of what I notice

**Tuning**

The Dockstar stays in tune better but the Maxey has locking tuners.

**Weight**

The Maxey is much lighter

**Sustain** 

The Maxey rings longer than the Dockstar

**Appearance** 

I prefer the Dockstar.  They are both accurate to prior and current languedoc models so it’s actually a split.

**Pickups**

Dockstar has better stock pickups.  The neck pickups would get very muddy on the Maxey.  I upgraded the G3 to SD 59s and it’s not even fair to compare them now.

**Neck/Frets**

They both have great frets and neck construction.  I prefer the Maxey with its satin/raw finish on back of neck.  Also not a huge difference in profile.  Both comfortable.

**Intonation** 

This is a split.  Easy to intonate both with floating bridges.  

**Finish**

The Dockstar has a deeper gloss poly finish.  I believe this finish will hold up over time better with the Dockstar.  But this could be personal preference.

**Comfort**

The Maxey is lighter and smaller and sits perfect.

**Purchase**

The price of the Maxey is almost double that of the Dockstar but there isn’t a year or more waiting period.

S**ample in a jar** 

With only a tube screamer the Maxey comes closer to the sound of this song I chose randomly.

**Thoughts**

They both need a pickup upgrade in my opinion.  The Dockstar and Maxey are both very well built.  The Maxey has locking tuners, is much lighter, has greater sustain and is more comfortable that the Dockstar.  Also, availability of Maxey is a big factor.  You either pay more and get quicker or pay less and wait forever - you’re call.  So id say Maxey is the better of the two.  But if you prefer the ‘classic’ languedoc build the Dockstar might be for you.  They both have strengths and weaknesses compared to each other.

Have you played both?  Which do you prefer?

Maxey G3 vs Phred Dockstar